Gary Ross is Boss: Video Petition Friday 06 April, 2012

By now we’ve all heard the news that Gary Ross may not be returning for Catching Fire. It’s sad news that has sent shockwaves across the Hunger Games fan community — partially because Gary has always presented himself as one of us, as a fan. Having a fan in charge of the film meant that the source material was always going to be respected, that the messages of the book would be honored, that our series would be more than just an adaptation — it would be an experience akin to reading the books.

Keeping Gary at the helm for all films in the franchise also means continuity, both in style and theme. It means that we get one complete journey (like in Lord of the Rings) instead of a fragmented mosaic (like in Harry Potter). If any story deserves to be told as one complete journey, it is The Hunger Games.

We want Gary Ross back, and we know you do, too; and, fortunately, with nothing confirmed officially, we may still have time to make a difference in this decision. Fans, especially passionate fans, have made great things happen before. They’ve saved TV shows from cancellation. They’ve brought TV shows back from cancellation. They’ve pushed cancelled TV shows to be extended into feature length films.

Fans have power.

So, today, Tributes, if you want to see Gary Ross in the director’s chair for Catching Fire, we ask that you make your voices heard and sign our video petition. Here’s how it works:

1.) Create a 2-3 minute YouTube video asking for Gary Ross to come back for Catching Fire. Be creative! Be impassioned! But, most of all, be courteous — we know you might have a lot of FEELINGS, but remember to be polite. At the end of the video, please thank Gary for his work with the film and give him the three finger salute. If you get stuck and aren’t sure what to say, here’s a prompt you can follow:

Hi, my name is ________, and I am a fan of ‘The Hunger Games.’ It means a lot to me and to other fans of the series to have someone directing ‘Catching Fire’ who is not only successful and talented, but who also loves the series as much as I do.

I believe that person is Gary Ross.

From his devotion to casting the perfect Katniss to his vision of Panem to his dedication to ensuring that the film respects the socially conscious messages of the books, Gary Ross has proven time and time again that he loves this series as much as I do. I want to see his vision continue throughout the rest of the franchise. I want to see who his Finnick is, what his Quarter Quell Arena looks like, how he’ll plant the seeds of revolution in Panem.

I am asking that Gary Ross come back for ‘Catching Fire.’ As a fan of the books who was sold on the movies because of his commitment, I need him to return.

3.) Spread the word. Link to this post or to the YouTube page. Share it on Facebook. Tweet it. Tumble it. Get your friends to do it!

4.) If you don’t feel comfortable posting a video, send us a picture of yourself doing the three finger salute and holding a sign that says Gary Ross Is Boss with the link to our YouTube channel: youtube.com/garyrossisboss. You can email pictures to to GaryRossIsBoss@gmail.com — we’ll compile all the pictures into a YouTube video.

So that’s it! Record your videos/submit your pictures, and let’s make sure that the voice of the fans is heard! You can keep track of the submitted videos at the YouTube channel and also at garyrossisboss.com. And, don’t forget:

One Comment

Though I would love to have Gary back, but to compare to lord of th rings is hard. Those Actors signed up for two in new Zealand to film all three lord of the rings , where as the hunger games actors have agreed but only doing one movie at a time. Lord of the rings was epic. And I love the hunger games, but it is a little hard to compare.

In Harry potter case that is eight movies of course they switch directors

Personally I am not bothered by the fact that Gary Ross may not the two films. Also I think Gary Ross is very handsome